Zindaggi Rocks : Review
7 October 2006 | Movies, Movie Reviews | No Comments
There's been a lot of hype surrounding 'Zindaggi Rocks'. Sushmita Sen has been shouting loudly in the bizarre media circus as to how great a movie it is and that everyone should be watching it. Sorry to say babe, although you're rocking but the film is no Big Picture. Watching this film is a weird experience as it oscillates between tacky production values and Genuine Emotional Appeal. ..
In the acting department, well, this is by far Sushmita Sen at her best. She looks and behaves like a rock star. The intensity while performing on stage or in crooning on the microphone in the recording room is palpable. She is comfortable while lip-locking with Shiney and the warmth she has for her son is unmistakably genuine. Glamour Quotient is high, though she could have done with losing some weight.
Shiney Ahuja is the hottest-newcomer. He is once again playing a second fiddle, yet he steals the thunder by underplaying. Here's an actor who's an example of composure and poise. His voiceover narrating the flashback is ideally-laidback. After 'Woh Lamhe' he should gear up for more bouquets. Julian Burkhardt as Dhruv is a lovely find. He is a wonderful mix of charming energy and maturity at a very young age. Anu Malik's music is notable for 'Humko Choone Paas Aaiye', 'Zindaggi Rocks' and 'Rabbi'. Amirr Syed's camerawork is competent but Sanjeeb Dutta's editing is lackluster. Many scenes just drag on. Tanuja Chandra's direction is a mix of delectable-poignance and absolute amateurishness. She handles many of the emotional moments between Shiney-Sush and Julian-Sush brilliantly. ….read more
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